Each year, roughly 0.1% of Michigan students graduate with degrees in veterinary assisting.
That means an estimated 170 veterinary assistants graduate from Michigan's 12 veterinary assistant schools each year.

Top Schools

The top-ranked school in Michigan that has a veterinary assistant program is Michigan State University. Michigan State University, which was ranked 16th in the country in 2010, is located in East Lansing.
22 students graduated with a degree in veterinary assistant from Michigan State University in 2010.
The tuition rate at Michigan State University was $11,152 per year.

Siena Heights University, which was ranked 77th nationwide in 2010, is the second-ranked school in Michigan that has a veterinary assistant program. It is located in Adrian.
In 2010, 2 students graduated from Siena Heights University veterinary assistant program.
Tuition at Siena Heights University was $19,790 per year.

Lansing Community College, which is located in Lansing, is the third-ranked school in Michigan that has a veterinary assistant program. It received a ranking of 83rd in the country in 2010.
1 students graduated with degree in veterinary assistant from Lansing Community College in 2010.
Students at Lansing Community College paid $2,330 per year in tuition fees.

Cost

Tuition at Michigan's veterinary assistant schools ranges from $19,790 per year to $2,164 per year. But, the average tuition is $7,110 per year.
In 2010, the following Michigan veterinary assistant schools had the highest tuition rates:

Siena Heights University - located in Adrian, students are charged $19,790 per year

Michigan State University - located in East Lansing, students are charged $11,152 per year

Baker College of Jackson - located in Jackson, students are charged $7,380 per year

The following Michigan veterinary assistant schools had the lowest tuition rates:

Wayne County Community College District - located in Detroit, students are charged $2,164 per year

Lansing Community College - located in Lansing, students are charged $2,330 per year

Macomb Community College - located in Warren, students are charged $2,580 per year

A veterinary assistant degree from a Michigan school... what next?

A large number of Michigan veterinary assistant graduates become veterinary assistants.
In 2010, there were 2,200 veterinary assistants working in Michigan.
The largest populations of Michigan veterinary assistants are working in the following counties:

Lapeer County - 610 veterinary assistants

Wayne County - 500 veterinary assistants

Allegan County - 150 veterinary assistants

Projected Growth

The government projects that by 2018, the number of veterinary assistants in the state of Michigan will grow to 3,230. This would require a 18% growth in the profession.

Salary

On average, veterinary assistants earn $23,150 per year.
However, this number is only an average. veterinary assistants in Michigan had varying salaries from $15,920 to $43,430 per year in 2010.
A veterinary assistant in the following Michigan counties makes the highest salaries on average:

Antrim County - $26,040 per year

Wayne County - $25,540 per year

Alcona County - $24,450 per year

The following counties in Michigan have the lowest average salaries for veterinary assistants:

Clinton County - $18,660 per year

Jackson County - $19,150 per year

Genesee County - $19,870 per year

More Information

Take a look at the graphs and charts below for additional Michigan statistics regarding a career in veterinary assisting and to compare salaries with a variety of related fields such as veterinary or dog training.

Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Assisting in Michigan

Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Assisting in Michigan

Certificate in Veterinary Assisting in Michigan

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